KJV dictionary & concordance

myrrh

Meaning of “myrrh”

A bitter, strongly fragrant gum-resin used as spice, perfume, medicine, gift, and burial preparation.

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17 occurrences16 verses9 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 37:25

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Genesis 37:25

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And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Genesis 37:25 · retained source text

And they sate downe to eat bread: and they lift vp their eyes and looked, and behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead, with their camels, bearing spicery, & baulme, and myrrhe, going to cary it downe to Egypt.

Genesis 43:11

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And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Genesis 43:11 · retained source text

And their father Israel said vnto them, If it must bee so now, doe this: take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carie downe the man a Present, a litle balme, and a litle honie, spices, and myrrhe, nuts, and almonds.